News Briefs (May 19, 2015)Randall and Donald Gray book signing Brothers Randall and Donald Gray will have book signings at 2-4 p.m. on Thursday at Hastings for their books. Lamar High School reunion The 2015 Lamar High School reunion will be held at 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, in the Lamar High School cafeteria. The graduating class of 1965 will be honored, and the 1960’s will be celebrated. Lamar High School graduates are inre invited to bring their family and frie...

News Briefs (May 17, 2015)Disabled American Veterans meeting The Disabled American Veterans will conduct a meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at 206 S Pittsburg Aveq. A dinner before the meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Meadows reunion The Meadows family reunion will be at the home of John Henry and Linda Jones on Crow Mountain 11 a.m. on May 24. Family and friends are invited. Fish, chicken and trimmings will be catered. For directions call 968-5901. Pisgah Cemetery decoration Pisg...

News Briefs (May 12, 2015)Two Rivers High School Athletic Banquet The Two Rivers High School Athletic Banquet will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, in the Two Rivers Auditorium. M.J. Hickey Pool opening M.J. Hickey Pool will be opening on the weekends and the Memorial Day holiday starting May 23, 2015. The pool will begin opening daily on June 4 when the school year is completed. Daily admission for adults (18 or older) is $4, children (7 - 17) are $3, children (6...

News Briefs (May 8, 2015)Railroad repairs happening today The Union Pacific Railroad will make repairs to the railroad crossing on Austin School Road in Pope County from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today. The road will be closed, and everyone is asked to take an alternate route. Call (479) 968-7487 for more information. Moore-Ben Hur Cemetery cleanup Clea-up day for the Moore-Ben Hur Cemetery will begin Saturday around 8 a.m. All flowers and containers are asked to be remo...

News Briefs (May 7, 2015)Pottsville testing storm sirens today The city of Pottsville will test its storm sirens from noon to 3 p.m. today. Residents are reminded that this is only a test. For more information, call (479) 968-3029. Hector Drama to perform ‘Martavulous’ The Hector Drama Department will present an original play written by one of its former students, Justin Wilkinson, called “Martavulous,” at 7 p.m. on Friday at Hector. The performance is free to the pub...

News Briefs (May 6, 2015)Former ConAgra employees to meet The retired and former ConAgra employees will have their annual gathering at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Western Sizzlin’ in Russellville. American Legion Jamboree The American Legion Jamboree will begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday at the American Legion Hut across from the depot. This week’s feature band is Classic Country and includes Joe Fougerousse, Freddie Davis, Billy Tanner, Gary Lee, Robert Simpson and Glen Heaton...

News Briefs (May 5, 2015)YC Retired Teachers meeting today The Yell County Retired Teachers will meet at 11 a.m. today at the Western Sizzlin in Russellville. The meeting will include the election of officers. For more information, call Phyllis Rankin at (479) 229-4172. Community Choir to perform Friday The Community Festival Chorale will present its spring performance at 7 p.m. on Friday at Wesley United Methodist Church, located at 300 N. Cumberland Ave. in Russellv...

News Briefs (May 3, 2015)Council calls special meeting for Monday The Russellville City Council has called a special meeting for 3:30 p.m. Monday in the City Council chambers at City Hall. Items on Monday’s agenda: — Agreement with Van Horn Construction concerning the Russellville Aquatic Center. — Resolution authorizing the city to apply and accept, if granted a 90/10 Arkansas Department of Aeronautics grant for airport runway extension. — Resolution authorizing the ...

News Briefs (May 2, 2015)Tri-County Tea Party meeting Monday The Tri-County Tea Party meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Monday at the Arkansas River Valley Regional Library, located at 501 N. Front St. in Dardanelle. Guest speakers will be State Rep. Mary Bentley and State Sen. Gary Stubblefield. Community Choir to perform Friday The Community Festival Chorale will present its spring performance at 7 p.m. on Friday at Wesley United Methodist Church, located at 300 N. Cu...

News Briefs (May 1, 2015)LDSP to host bicycle rally for children Lake Dardanelle State Park will host a bicycle rally as part of the annual Resource Rendezvous event on Saturday for ages 2-15. Helmets are required, and a limited number of helmets will be on hand that can be borrowed. The race will include three age divisions: age 2-6, 6-9 and 10-15. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m., and races will begin at 10. There is no entry fee. Prizes will be awarded after al...

News Briefs (April 30, 2015)Oral history at Russellville Public Library Dr. Jason S. Ulsperger will give an oral history talk at the Russellville Public Library from 5:30-7 p.m. today in Heritage Hall. For more information, call (479) 968-4368 or email cpark@popelibrary.org. Master Gardeners Plant Sale The Pope County Master Gardeners invite the public to the 17th annual Plant Sale from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday at the Pope County Fairgrounds in Russellville. The sale w...

News Briefs (April 29, 2015)Hector Elementary Kindergarten registration Kindergarten registration for the 2015-16 school year at Hector Elementary will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday in the new elementary building. Parents do not need to make an appointment. Students enrolling are required to be five years old on or before Aug. 1, 2015. Parents are asked to bring the child’s birth certificate, Social Security card, shot record, copy of Medicaid or ARKids...

News Briefs (April 28, 2015)Quilt Show, Doll Show and Sale A Quilt Show, Doll Show and Sale will be held Thursday through Saturday at the Yell County Fairgrounds on State Highway 10 East in Danville. The event is free and will feature dolls from Bobbie Burrow’s large collection. LDSP to host children’s bicycle rally Lake Dardanelle State Park will host a bicycle rally as part of the annual Resource Rendezvous event on Saturday for ages 2-15. Helmets are required, and a l...

News Briefs (April 26, 2015)REACH graduation The Russellville Education Association of Christian Homeschoolers (REACH) will host its Class of 2015 graduation ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Russellville Christian Center. The ceremony will include graduating seniors as well as kindergarten students with a reception to follow the event. Carl Fair, pastor of First Baptist in Dardanelle, will be the commencement speaker. Russellville Christian Center is located at 305 La...

News Briefs (April 25, 2015)ARV Audubon Society meeting The Arkansas River Valley Audubon Society will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday in the Donald W. Reynolds Building, Room 10, on the campus of Hendrix College in Conway. The program will focus on the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation on a major tributary of the Buffalo National River. For more information, call (501) 977-3899. Oral history at public library Dr. Jason S. Ulsperger will give an oral history talk at the Rus...

News Briefs (April 24, 2015)Bocksnick family reunion Saturday The Bocksnick family reunion will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Flat Rock Community Building. A potluck dinner will be held at noon. All friends and family are welcome. To reach the Flat Rock Community Building, travel four miles west of London on U.S. Highway 64, turn right on State Highway 359 and travel 1 mile. For more information, call (479) 970-4294. Luthersville, Holman, Denny, Ross reunion The Luthe...

News Briefs (April 23, 2015)SHIMA Golf Tournament The eighth annual Student Health Information Management Association (SHIMA) golf tournament will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday at Chamberlyne Country Club in Danville. The entry fee is $300 per team for a four-person scramble. There will be a hole-in-one contest for $10,000 and additional contests as well. Awards will be given for the longest drive and closest to the pin on select holes. A barbecue lunch will be provided...

News Briefs (April 22, 2015)American Legion Jamboree The American Legion Jamboree will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday at the American Legion Hut across from the depot in Russellville. The feature band will be The Arkansas Country Express. Owens Cemetery Decoration Day Decoration Day at Owens Cemetery, located north of Dover, will begin at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 3. Everyone is invited to attend and honor loved ones. The primary clean-up and work day for the cemetery is sche...

News Briefs (April 21, 2015)Pope County Spring Clean-Up The Pope County Spring Clean-Up will be held from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Dumpsters will be located at the Pope County Road Department, located at #5 County Complex off of Weir Road in Russellville. Items accepted include trash, which must be in bags, and metals, tires, appliances, batteries, paints, household hazardous materials and more. Recycle bins will be available for paper, cardboard, aluminum and plastic...

News Briefs (April 19, 2015)Pottsville city wide clean-up Saturday The City of Pottsville will host a city wide clean-up from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Dumpsters for residents to place their trash in will be located on East Ash Street, across the street from Arkansas Wood Door. The clean-up cannot accept tires, batteries, paint, hazardous chemicals, televisions, electronics, computers and yard waste. For more information, call (479) 968-3029. Goates Cemetery annua...